MAE HONG SON — 16 June 2026, Authorities in Thailand’s Mae Hong Son province have launched an investigation after residents reported finding eggs with unusual pink discolouration, prompting health officials to warn the public not to consume them.
The incident came to light after residents in Mae Sariang district purchased chicken eggs and later discovered abnormalities when cooking them. According to reports, the egg whites turned reddish-pink while the yolks appeared orange, raising concerns about the safety of the eggs.
Mae Sariang District Chief Worasak Phanthong said village leaders alerted local authorities after receiving complaints from residents.
Following the report, Worasak assigned a special administrative operations team, led by security official Weekit Chaoduree, to inspect the source of the eggs. The team was joined by officials from the Mae Sariang Public Health Office, Mae Sariang Police Station, Muang Yuam Tai Municipality and local consumer protection representatives.
Preliminary inspections found that the retailer had only recently become aware of the issue. The shop said all eggs had been supplied by a wholesale distributor in Chiang Mai province that provides eggs to several retailers in Mae Sariang district.
Public health officials advised residents not to consume any eggs displaying similar abnormalities and urged anyone who encounters suspicious eggs to report them to local health authorities or community health centres for further examination.
The retailer apologised for the incident and said customers who purchased affected eggs could exchange them immediately. The shop said it remained committed to conducting business honestly and fairly and would continue participating in the government’s co-payment subsidy scheme as normal.